Bringing Ash to Life: How 'Alien: Romulus' VFX Team Blended Old and New Tech
2025-02-07
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Released just months after the 45th anniversary of Ridley Scott's iconic film, 'Alien: Romulus' revives the franchise with a new installment. Director Fede Álvarez navigates the complex Alien mythology by setting his film between the original and 'Aliens'. The VFX team combined traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology to resurrect Ian Holm's android character, Ash, in a groundbreaking feat of cinematic innovation, leveraging CGI and special effects to breathe new life into the classic sci-fi series, utilizing visual effects and film production to push the boundaries of storytelling.
